Spring carnival at Veterans Park in Shelton to support Boys & Girls Club

 

Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton to offer Alzheimer’s Association series

SHELTON - Masonicare at Wesley Heights is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association this spring to offer "The Empowered Caregiver," an educational series designed to empower caregivers in navigating the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. 

Attendees will receive valuable tips on understanding key aspects of caregiving, managing finances, supporting independence, communicating effectively, responding to dementia-related behaviors, and exploring available care and support services.

Join us for this three-part series on Tuesday evenings in May from 5:30-7 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 13: Supporting Independence

• Tuesday, May 20: Communicating Effectively

• Tuesday, May 27: Exploring Care and Support Services

  All sessions will take place at Masonicare at Wesley Heights, an independent and assisted living community, located at 580 Long Hill Ave. A light dinner will be provided. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged but not required. Register for one, two or all three sessions by contacting Lisa Bisson at lbisson@masonicare.org or 203-225-5027. RSVPs are required; space is limited.

  Individuals interested in learning more about Masonicare’s memory support community, Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights, are invited to arrive early on May 20 for a brief tour and an introduction to the community’s dementia care program. Please note your interest in this option when replying to reserve your tour.

  About the Alzheimer's Association

  The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. 

  About Masonicare:

  Masonicare is Connecticut's leading not-for-profit provider of senior living and healthcare services, offering a complete continuum of care tailored to meet the diverse needs of older adults. Visit alz.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for more information.

• Services range from independent and assisted living and memory care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, senior behavioral health, medical and non-medical home health care, hospice, and palliative care. 

• Driven by a mission devoted to service excellence, Masonicare is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that evolves with the needs of the seniors they serve. To learn more, visit masonicare.org or call 888.332.0033.

This is a press release from Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton.

Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Derby to host diabetes management program

DERBY - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is hosting a free diabetes self-management program this month to help empower individuals to improve their well-being.

Living Healthy with Diabetes is a free, six-week diabetes self-management program that engages participants in learning and discussing clinical and lifestyle self-management behaviors to improve their health, blood sugars, emotional wellness, and quality of life. 

The program integrates trusted information from the National Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Curriculum to empower individuals diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to manage their health and well-being.

An upcoming session will be held on Wednesdays May 14, 21, and 28, and June 4, 11, and 18 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Community Wellness Facilitator Carolyn Gundell, MS, CDCES, will guide participants to manage their well-being with insightful education on healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, medication, glucose technology, health-related risk management, and coping with a chronic condition.

This free wellness program is part of Griffin’s commitment to improve community wellness through free education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease. Griffin’s mission is to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and to go beyond caring for individuals when they are not well by building a meaningful relationship, guiding, and coaching them to maximize their quality of life.

Register at griffinhealth.org/living-healthy-with-diabetes or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up or for more information.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Irving School PTO in Derby to host Spring Fling dance Friday

 

Enjoy full moon hike May 10 at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales

Mother’s Day is around the corner! Treat her (or yourself!) to something special from My Sister’s Place!

From unique jewelry to home décor and spring wardrobe gems, our thrifted treasures are one-of-a-kind and budget-friendly.

And remember, every purchase supports survivors of domestic violence through The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (@ucdvs). Your gift gives back!

380 Main St., Ansonia

Open Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.